Horses, Ponies & Staff

The Horses and Ponies

We have upto 27 school horses and ponies at any one time. Each of our horses and Ponies are picked for their good temperaments and their trainability and their abilities in different disciplines. We school the horses and ponies for between 6 and 12 months before they are used as a school horse and are available to ride by clients.

Most of our horses and ponies are available for Part Loan where a client as long as they are deemed capable can look after and ride a horse or pony as if it were their own. Riders must have regular lessons with their loan horse or pony which is why a 1 hour weekly lesson is included in the price, this makes sure that the horses and ponies remain well schooled and are worked in a supervised manner for their welfare. We therefore only allow horses and ponies to be loaned to clients who have ridden with us for a while.

Our horses and ponies are also regulary competed in all disciplines from Dressage to Show Jumping and Pony Club activities. We host shows here at Lanquestrian Ltd. where clients may hire a horse or pony to ride and we also travel to outside shows and events for those who are capable.

Buffy

Buffy is a 15.2hh Thouroghbred Chestnut Mare, although she does not fit the stereotype of one! She is 12 years old and she does flatwork and a bit of jumping enjoys hacking out. We think Buffy has may have raced at some point. Although she is owned by Dave, she is usually available for temporary part loan in the school holidays or for adults who have a week or two off work.

Joe (Old Grey Town)

Joe is a 15.2hh 14 year old Thoroughbred Gelding and was origionally trained to race although he never did due to a knee injury. He is an absolute gentleman to ride and aswell as enjoying hacking, dressage and jumping he is also trained to be ridden side saddle. Unfortunately Joe is only in light work these days due to an old injury.

Daisy

Daisy is a 16.1hh 7 year old Thoroughbred Bay Mare. She was imported from Ireland and she does all types of work in the school: flatwork, jumping and hacking but she also show jumps with Chris' daughter Hannah and they will hopefully be going affiliated this year. Daisy is a lovely forward going and responsive ride for anyone.

Clover

Clover is a 8 year old 15.3hh Thoroughbred x Welsh Liver Chestnut Mare. Clover enjoys Jumping both show Jumping and Cross Country but is also good at Dressage and enjoys hacking, Charlotte who part loans her takes her competing regulary as well as attending Pony Club rallies and activities. This year charlotte hopes to do some one day events with Clover.

Shamrock

Shamrock is a 15.2hh Bay Gelding. He is a wonderful and fun ride who enjoys dressage, jumping and Hacking, we initially thought he didnt like jumping until we put him on the cross country course! Since then his show jumping improved dramatically making him a good allround horse in the equestrian centre. He qualified for the Festival of Champions Summer Championships and was 5th in the Riding Club horse with his rider Hannah. Shamrock is for sale.

Joules

Joules was on loan to us initially but having proved her great worth in the school we bought her, she can be a bit lazy if she can get away with it but believe us she can do it - She qualified for the Festival of Champions Summer Championships and was 4th in the Riding Club horse and was also 5th with he rider Nasstasja in the equitation. Joules enjoys all her work and does Dressage, Hacking, Show Jumping and Cross country where she has a big jump and she also Drives out with Jeannette on occasion.

Benson

Benson is a 14.1hh cob gelding. He is 7 years old and is Mr. Dependable! He can turn his hoof to almost anything and as he rides and drives he even doubles as Rudolph when Sants needs a ride in the trap at the Christmas Carol Singing.

Lady

Lady is a 14hh Black Mare. She is Mrs. Dependable and enjoys dressage, jumping and hacking. Lady also drives with Jeannette.

Gem

Gem is a 13.2hh Black-Brown Fell cross. Gem is 16 years old and ready for anything, she can clear a show jumping course as easily as she can do dressage. Gem also enjoys hacking and cross country.

Tommy

Tommy or as he is more affectionately known as Tommy Trouble, is a 13.2hh Piebald cob gelding. He is a good alrounder and is a fun but responsive ride. In the field he never stops playing with the other ponies, life for him is just one big holiday.

Lily

Lily is a 11.2hh Flea-bitten gray mare. Good things come in small packages, and Lily proves this! Perfect for smaller riders and beginners, Lily can do it all. Lily can just as easily take children and small teenagers arond a cross country course as she can teach even the smallest of riders!

If Your Favourite Horse Or Pony Isn't Here We will be adding more to this page soon!!!

Zippy

Zippy is a 13hh Bay Exmoor Gelding who is 11 years old. He is a cheeky little chap and loves jumping whether its coloured or natural fences, he also loves to hack out. He is a well schooled and is a fun ride. We have just sold Zippy to a lovely new home and hope his new owner enjoys having Zippy as much as we have.